Organic Cold Pressed - Virgin Pequi Seed Oil | Caryocar Brasiliense

Organic Cold Pressed - Virgin Pequi Seed Oil | Caryocar Brasiliense

A botanical carrier-oil preparation featuring Caryocar Brasiliense for cosmetic and oil-based formulations.

At a Glance

• Botanical name: Caryocar Brasiliense
• Product type: Botanical carrier oil

Specifications of Pequi Carrier Oil

• Botanical Name: Caryocar Brasiliense.
• Family Name: Caryocaraceae.
• Common Name: Pequi.
• INCI: Caryocar Brasiliense {Pequi} fruit oil.
• Part Used: Fruits.
• Extraction Method: Cold-Pressed. Unrefined.
• Scent: Warm, rich, softly fruity, and mildly nutty with a natural golden-oil character.
• Appearance: Liquid. Its golden pearlescent appearance suggests the presence of naturally occurring carotenoid pigments and a rich unsaponifiable fraction, contributing to the oil’s distinctive visual character and luxurious botanical identity.
• Country of Origin: Brazil.
• Recommended Usage Levels: 1% – 100%, depending on formulation type and concentration.

Aromatic Profile

A herbaceous and rich aromatic profile for formulation and blending.

Profile Details

• Botanical source: Caryocar Brasiliense
• Formulation role: Botanical ingredient

Composition & Formulation

Formulation Notes

• Use in anhydrous products or the oil phase of emulsions
• Combine with compatible botanical oils according to the intended texture
• Store tightly closed away from heat and light

Applications

Cosmetic & Personal Care

• Facial oils
• Body oils
• Serums
• Hair and scalp preparations
• Botanical skincare formulations

Safety

Always patch test before topical use.

• For external use only.
• Use in dilutions no greater than 2% in leave-on skin care.
• Use Amber, Cobalt or Miron violet glass bottles to protect from light degradation.
• Avoid ingestion unless under expert supervision.
• Pregnancy, young children, or sensitive skin users should consult a qualified practitioner.